For the low-compression, 18V engines 135 p.s.i. is a good number.
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Schooler <schooler@erols.com>
To: kcmgb <kcmgb@kc.rr.com>
Cc: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2000 3:20 PM
Subject: Re: Compression Numbers
> The Workshop Manual gives the figure - it's 160 psi. That's for an
> 18GD, GG, GF and GH engine, high compression version (8.8 to 1).
>
> Bill
>
> kcmgb wrote:
> >
> > What is a good compression reading for each cylinder on a fresh, strong
,
> > good MGB 1800 5 main motor? and what was it NEW from the factory? I have
> > looked on the net and tryed to find this out in books but have come up
with
> > zip. Can anyone help?
>
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